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Summit for Democracy: Disability Rights Cohort Virtual Session
The Disability Rights Cohort is led by the Government of Australia and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).
March 22, 2023
9:00 PM EDT
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Online Discussion Series: Protecting Free Speech in Europe - How to stop Strategic Lawsuits Against Political Participation
Freedom of speech is essential for democratic processes and competitive elections across Europe. Join us on 9.29.2022 for “Protecting Free Speech in Europe - How to stop Strategic Lawsuits Against Political Participation.”
September 29, 2022
9:00 AM EDT
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Youth with Disabilities Lead: Linking the Summit for Democracy and the Global Disability Summit
On Thursday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 A.M. EST/UTC-5, as part of the 2022 Global Disability Summit, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) will co-host a discussion with young leaders with disabilities from around the world about inclusive democracy. Young people make up almost half of the world’s population and are critical decision-makers and positive change agents in communities around the world but often face significant barriers to their participation in public life.
February 17, 2022
11:30 AM UTC
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Promoting American Interests Through International Disability Rights: Recommendations for the New Congress
Join IFES and the United States (U.S.) International Council on Disabilities on January 9 for an event on “Promoting American Interests Through International Disability Rights: Recommendations for the New Congress.” We will hear from practitioners and advocates on how to promote international disability rights, ensure democracies are inclusive, and why these issues should be considered by U.S. policymakers.
January 9, 2019
1:30 PM EST